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Firchow Family History

Firchow Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Jarchow, Fitch, Birch, Finch, Bircher, Pichon, Firth, Fico, Ferch

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Where is the Firchow family from?

You can see how Firchow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firchow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Firchow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Firchow families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Firchow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Firchow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firchow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Firchow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Firchow. 67% of Firchow men worked as an Accountant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Accountant
    67%
  • Painter
    34%

What Firchow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Firchow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firchow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 108 immigration records available for the last name Firchow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Firchow. For the veterans among your Firchow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firchow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Firchow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Firchow in 1964 was 74, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firchow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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